SEBASTIAN COE does not expect Paula Radcliffe to be lining up in the 10,000metres final on Friday.

SEBASTIAN COE does not expect Paula Radcliffe to be lining up in the 10,000metres final on Friday.

In the tearful inter-views which followed her dramatic marathon exit, Radcliffe left open the possibility she could take her place in the longest track event.

The 30-year-old will await the results of blood tests she hopes will offer some explanation for her stunning demise before making the final decision but even if, as Coe suspects, Radcliffe is suffering no long-term physical problem, he would be surprised if she opted to compete.